Digital Nas


Nasir Harold Pemberton, known professionally as Digital Nas or DN, is an American singer, songwriter, composer and record producer. He initially began producing for the underground artists and later rose to prominence for his work on American rapper Lil Yachty’s debut commercial mixtape, Lil Boat. Since then, he has produced numerous singles for other artists as well as releasing his own debut mixtape, "DN 2".

Early life and career

Nasir Harold Pemberton was born on December 5, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia. Getting involved with music early as a kid throughout high school, he discovered his desire to produce music. As he continued to hone his production skills, he produced beats for artists involved in the underground music scene of Atlanta. With his quick rise to internet fame, Nas expanded working with many other artists such as ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, Nav, Comethazine, Smokepurpp, Trippie Redd, Playboi Carti, Lil Yachty, Sheck Wes, and Keith Ape, among others. Aside from music, Nas is a heavily involved skateboarder, and it is still one of his favorite hobbies today.
In January 2016, he formed his own record label, III Records.

Musical style and influences

Nas is widely known for his effort in breaking into the genre "mumble rap" through the online audio distribution platform SoundCloud. Nas has cited several prominent artists as influencing his musical style, including Pharrell Williams, Eazy E, Sid Vicious, and Morrissey. Additionally, his soft spot for shoegaze and punk rock bands, such as his favorite band Germs, are sources of inspiration.

Discography

Extended plays

Studio albums